Happy!

Not a happy look after the first two attempts!

Mike tried to skurf behind the boat last week. His face is so great. He is like a child with delight when he tries something new. We have been watching Gretchen and Jeff skurf for a long time and they make it look so easy. I think our children are becoming river rats from being on the boat so much. After church it was really hot and Mikey said," Can you please drop me off at the river. I've got to just jump in it today." I think we will have to watch him close when he can drive.

Miss you!

Mike is sleeping on the trampoline with the kids tonight and I can't sleep all alone in the house. I know Mike is a good father from watching his good father. Grandpa Bob's hat is on the trampoline with them. Miss him!

Mikey and Lauren!

Mikey and Lauren love each other. They always sneak off to play alone. At Suttle lake they went all over in the tubes and were so happy.

Sisters!

After the hike we went to the Depot Deli to eat and Harrison fell asleep.

Really bad parenting!

We just came home from two weeks in Black Butte. We spent one week with the Grubbes and the next week with Mandi and Gretchen. At the end of the two weeks we went on a big hike up to see the Tan MacArthur rim. This may have been one of our worst parenting moments yet. When we got to the trail head we were attacked by mosquitoes and raced to put on the repellent. A smart parent would have said, "maybe we should just get back in the car and skip this hike because of the hundreds of mosquitoes eating us." No! Not this crew. Instead someone said, "the mosquitoes will be better on the trail." Really, that is the stupidest thing I have ever heard. We were heading towards a lake! But we all started on the trail and did not stop until we had hiked about 3 miles with 12 children. Ruby made it all the way! We were eaten alive at the lake and could not stop moving to enjoy the gorgeous surroundings. The next day we counted about 75 mosquito bites on Mikey. Max had about 30. The pictures are classic and this hike will always be remembered!

Julia made the honor roll!

We are so proud of this girl! She had a great year in Middle school and even went to out door school for 3 days. She ended the year on the honor roll. She is a beautiful girl inside and out and makes all of us happy with her funny personality. We love you Julia!

Oregon Trail!

Mikey always talking with the ladies!

Dad brought him a treat of course!

The girls look really excited and the boys are thinking, what a dumb game.

School is over! Mikey was very sad this year to end 4th grade. He had an amazing teacher and really had his best year yet. Aside from winning many awards, Mike was chosen to play Captain Lewis in the 4th grade play. He is a great little actor. He was also chosen to be the leader of his Oregon Trail group. He had to construct a wagon to take on the trail and lead his group. He is such a fun kid. We are very proud of him!